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scorpion virus

my brothers computer became infected with the scorpion virus. i followed the instructions on bleeping computer to remove this virus, and it seemed to work successfully. there was evidence of the virus, and i afterwards i scanned the computer twice, once with malwarebytes and the other with super antivirus spyware (both free versions). however, today the virus is back. could the virus have somehow evaded my actions or is the only way for the virus to return is through piggybacking onto a download from the web?

When the tool opens click Yes to the disclaimer.At the program's console, press the Scan button.

When done, the tool makes a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory from which the tool is run (Desktop).>> Please provide the FRST.txt in your reply.

The first time the tool is run, it also makes another log: Addition.txt>> Also post the Addition.txt in your reply.

Next, since ScorpionSaver/Adpeak uses a service to run, let's also get a list of started services using the Command Prompt...

Please do the following:Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command PromptRight-click the Command Prompt and select: Run as AdministratorAt the Command Prompt window, copy/paste the following text inside the code box, and press: Enter

net start

To copy the text contained/produced in the Command Prompt, click on the small command icon in the top left corner, and then choose:Edit > Select AllOnce again, Edit > CopyNext, open Notepad, and paste the text to it.

>> Please post the text in your reply.

To close the Command Prompt, use the [X], or type in: exit Press: Enter

When the tool opens click Yes to the disclaimer.
At the program's console, press the Scan button.

When done, the tool makes a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory from which the tool is run (Desktop).>> Please provide the FRST.txt in your reply.

The first time the tool is run, it also makes another log: Addition.txt>> Also post the Addition.txt in your reply.

Next, since ScorpionSaver/Adpeak uses a service to run, let's also get a list of started services using the Command Prompt...

Please do the following:
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
Right-click the Command Prompt and select: Run as Administrator
At the Command Prompt window, copy/paste the following text inside the code box, and press: Enter

net start

To copy the text contained/produced in the Command Prompt, click on the small command icon in the top left corner, and then choose:
Edit > Select All
Once again, Edit > Copy
Next, open Notepad, and paste the text to it.

>> Please post the text in your reply.

To close the Command Prompt, use the [X], or type in: exit Press: Enter

i ran the farbar scanning tool and tried to run zoek, but had problems. i downloaded the zoek zip file (couldn't download the rar file), extracted the files and got the notepad screen and zoek screen on my monitor. but the zoek screen was locked i could not paste anything into it (and none of the links worked). so i downloaded zoek again with the same results. suggestions?

Name: hlnfd
Description: hlnfd
Class Guid: {8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}
Manufacturer:
Service: hlnfd
Problem: : This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed. (Code 24)
Resolution: The device is installed incorrectly. The problem could be a hardware failure, or a new driver might be needed.
Devices stay in this state if they have been prepared for removal.
After you remove the device, this error disappears.Remove the device, and this error should be resolved.

Error: (01/01/2014 03:29:04 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service failed to start due to the following error:
%%1053

Error: (01/01/2014 03:29:04 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: A timeout was reached (30000 milliseconds) while waiting for the Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service to connect.

Error: (12/31/2013 01:40:27 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service failed to start due to the following error:
%%1053

Error: (12/31/2013 01:40:27 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: A timeout was reached (30000 milliseconds) while waiting for the Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service to connect.

Error: (12/31/2013 00:35:52 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service failed to start due to the following error:
%%1053

Error: (12/31/2013 00:35:52 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: A timeout was reached (30000 milliseconds) while waiting for the Computer Backup (MyPC Backup) service to connect.

You need to move the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to the Desktop! It is now here > Running from C:\Users\John\Downloads

Next, please open notepad (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad)Copy the entire contents of the code box below to Notepad (Do not copy the word 'code').Save it to the Desktop, where FRST is now located, and name it: fixlist.txt

unfortunately i missed an email notification 2 days ago that you had responded to me and just discovered it. in the interim, i got frustrated that the computer could not be used and brought it to a computer repair business to remove the virus - just this afternoon. i assume they will be successful (but if not i'll let you know). so i'm sorry about the mixup and that you spent all that effort. i appreciate your help.